Qualifying proved challenging for Kimi Antonelli as he struggled to extract maximum performance from his Mercedes, finishing five-tenths behind polesitter Max Verstappen. Initially believing he had secured fourth position, Antonelli was surprised and delighted when he learned he would start from third place due to Hadjar's penalty. zeppelin.cool
The young driver's priceless reaction to his promotion demonstrated his enthusiasm for the opportunity to start higher on the grid than originally expected.

